Navy to send battle fleet captains ashore for Pacific voyage
The Washington Post reports a reform plan approved by President Roosevelt to retire or shift high ranking naval officers. The move would promote younger captains to lead battleships from the Atlantic toward the Pacific, with about four to five officers affected and a broader retirement debate under scrutiny.
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Horn
Secretary of the Navy
Metcalfs
Roosevelt
Washinton
Ine
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Navy
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Atlantic
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Strait of Mag
Ship Breaks Shaft on Noordland Concealed News From Passengers
Philadelphia dispatch reports the Noordland suffered a main shaft failure three days from Liverpool disabling the liner for over nine hours. To prevent panic, most passengers were kept ignorant of the accident as repair work continued and the vessel later encountered a dense two day fog.
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Philadelphia
Noordland
Liverpool
Three Die In Quicksand At Mmolg River
In Ina Raver near Mmolg River on September 2 three men from Laci U. died in quicksand as a boat overturned and the trio, McEnree Keeling Wilson Stinger, struggled to reach shore. Bodies found upright, held by quicksand, water just above their heads.
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Ina
Eroma
Charles McEnree Keeling Wilson
Willam Stinger
Laci U
Five Die as Train Derailed Near Kanawha Falls
A Chesapeake and Ohio local train traveling sixty miles per hour derailed near Kanawha Falls, Charleston West Virginia, killing five and injuring eleven. The derailment caused the track to be torn up for hundreds of yards and delayed service for hours. Names of several passengers are listed, with victims including William Campbell, Walter Saunders, Ilas Vaught, Allan Gleiwg, and Robert Allen among the injured and deceased. The article cites spreading of the rails as a suspected cause.
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Charleston
Ohio
Nile
Kanawha
Wilmam Campbell
Veneta
Walter Saunders Wennatt
Ilas Vaught
Man electrocuted while repairing street lamp in Cincinnati
Special to Tue Washington. Joseph Stein, a former councilman, was killed in Cincinnati while attempting to fix a street lamp at 83 Enat Seventh street. He climbed the globe, received a fatal shock, and collapsed on the front steps, dying as bystanders carried him inside. The only visible mark was a small bluish abrasion on the letter st.
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Wasmingion
Cincinnati
Ohio
Joseph Tem
Joseph Stein
Enat
Seventh Street
Filcker
Greth
Iaintly
Nurses Strike Tied to Rumor at Washington Hospital
A strike by thirty Frances E. Willard Hospital nurses near Washington Center is linked to a circulating rumor that a banquet honor guest, nurse Miss Wright, consumed wine. Mrs Margaret Inglehart, chair of the hospital board, denies fomenting the trouble and calls the claim sensational.
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Washington
Chicago
Frances E. Willard Temperance Hospital
Misa Wright
Miei Atudente
Margaret Inglehart
Big Fire Destroys Property in Houston District
A major blaze in Houston, Texas caused extensive damage to both business and residence properties. Reported losses run into the hundreds of thousands, with Standard Milling Co. among the largest. Fire destroyed the elevator and mill, and shop facilities suffered significant destruction. Authorities and the fire department investigated the scene as crews worked to contain the flames.
WIFE YIELDS TO NER G ss Up Husband to Woman He Now Loves
Ferdinand Earle Jr of a prominent New York family plans divorce and remarriage after ten years of marriage. He says mutual consent and social views led to parting. his wife agrees to divorce and the couple will wed the woman he loves, while a plane to travel and farewell arrangements are described.
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Ferdinnand Earle, Jr
New York
Gave Leff to Save Son Re Mel
A brief item reports that a person named Leff aided to rescue or protect a son related to Mel. Details on context, location, or outcome are not provided in the readable text.
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Leff
Son
Fire Panic in Baltimore Rescue Efforts Amid Fatal Crush
A factory blaze at Gltha Preserving and Cand Company in Baltimore caused a mass panic in a candy room. Forewoman Catherine Sheelan guided workers to safety as smoke filled upper floors. A thirteen year old, Mary Wolf, and a mentally troubled son of a woman leapt to safety but were tragically killed when a train struck the mother and son amid the crowd.
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Gltha Preserving and
Catherine Sheelan
Mary Wolf
Mery Tan
Five Hurt In Riot At Market Street Parade
San Francisco reports five wounded in a riot near Market Street during a parade for the Building Trades Council. An inspector was attacked, revolvers fired by a conductor and a motorman sparked the disturbance, extending seven blocks. Police and fire reserves were dispatched to quell the disorder. several arrests followed the chaotic scene.
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Market Street
Hall Roads
Inare
John Peterson
Nome
L. J Hall
Jamea Watkins
F J Duraton
Fred
Sansome
Sitter Streets
Death of J J Phillips in East Cleveland Mystery
Police probe a fatal shooting of J J Phillips secretary and manager of the Fitzbur y and Cleveland Joa Company at his home 116 o clock in the morning. Footprints were absent after a soft rain, and neighbors heard little. Mrs Phillips reported screams but no witnesses awakened. Financial rumors linked Phillips to a large policy and business ties with former congressman Jacob A Beidler.
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Beidler
Cleveland Ohie
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Mr Phillips
Marshal Stamberger
East Cleveland
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Mra Phillips
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Tex
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Cuban Insurrectionists Threaten Regroup in Cuba
Reports from Havana say insurrectionists attacked Sagua de Tuma on the northwestern coast of Santiago province, looting stores and seizing a safe before fleeing the rural guard. Police pursue them as regrowth of anti-government activity spreads to Camagury and Santiago, with organizers aiming to form a strong political movement. Meanwhile, U S medical staff supervise sanitation in Cienfuegos where yellow fever deaths have occurred. Havana reports only one fever case so far.
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Pacie
Washington
Havana
Sagua de Tumama
Santiago
Pinar del
Cat Wires for Help and Telegraph Keys Alarm Officers
A tabby on a telegraph desk rang the wire after a strike closed the office locking it. Police found the cat pressing keys and dashes to summon help, the stray animal guarding the abandoned room as staff once did. The officer drew no firm conclusion on the cat’s motive.
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Heng
Blackmailer Shot Dead in Apparent Robbery Attempt
A blackmailer and a companion were shot during an attempted extortion on Crank Cleplane, who was to be paid 2 8 by three Italians. Cleplane, a shoemaker, refused and was fatally stabbed. one suspect was arrested and a third escaped as authorities chased the trio after the deadly confrontation last Saturday night.
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Julsepoo
Earthquake Felt Far From England May Originate in Chile or Malay
A major earthquake 7000 miles from England was recorded at Tale of Wraith Observatory with a five millimeter amplitude. Initial calculations placed origin near North Chile or the Malay Archipelago, with extensive damage possible. Weather Bureau notes the quake lasted about ninety minutes and likely originated roughly 638 miles from Washington.
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Chile
Malay Archipelago
Areo
Washington
England
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Hunda Islands
Philipping Islands
Buraga
Omori
Gmor
Weather Bureau
Parade and riot clash loom at Virginia meeting
A fragmented report notes a parade and a riot clash during a racing event in Virginia. It mentions horses held up and a security response, with references to a chaotic scene at the cany meeting and ensuing investigations.
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Burclar
Omier
Prinsu
Tahar Obser
Hoteas
Cany
Virginia
Boelety
Tucker Works In Secret Involving Deputy Paymaster
Special to the Washington dispatches report that Colonel Tucker, paymaster of the Department of the Lakes, spent hours in the Federal Building on mysterious business and examining papers. Concurrently Mrs Myrtle B Platt, alleged rival, signed papers in Raton New Mex at the government's request, while Tucker’s brother in law Thomas Wider of Elmhurst claimed the colonel would not return home tonight and would clear himself of charges raised by his wife and her relatives.
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Speslal
Washington
Chicago
Wiliam F Tucker
Department of the Lakes
Federal Building
Raton New Mex
Myrtle B Platt
Will Indict Alton Road Rebates Rumors Denied
Chicago rumors that the Chicago and Alton Railroad offered rebates to Standard Oil Company of Indiana were dismissed by a Department of Justice official. He said a special federal grand jury would decide if indictments will be returned tomorrow and noted Judge Landis had not yet returned. United States District Attorney Sims echoed no public comment.
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Chicago
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Standard Oi Company of
Indiana
Department of Uotice
Hether
Aston
Federal Grand Jury
Standard Oil Company
The
Oil Corporation
United States
Sims
Miss Townsend May Wed Eyed able to The Washington Son Marienbad
The Washington society notes an expected engagement between Ming Ma Onide Townsend, daughter of Mrs Richard Townsend, and the Duke De Alva. Rumors say a formal announcement may come soon, with Mrs Lowneend and her daughter in town. The Duke De Alba has followed them. Mrs Townsend and Miss Townsend attended a dinner hosted by King Dawara where the duke, related to Empress Eugenie, was also present.
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Marienbad
Whenda
Ming Ma Onide Townsend
Ricard Townsend
Duke de Alva
Lowneend
Duke de Alba
Mies
Yowneona
Eugenie
Dawara
Girls Save Mobs Victims In Labor Day Riot At Steubenville
Two telephone company workers shielded by Miss Mary Magee and Miss Rooke halted a mob attack that left Joseph Harbison with a fractured skull and John Hatton severely injured. The responders rushed the pair to safety as police intervened. one arrest was reported.
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Ola Bey
Joseph Harbison
John Hatton
Mary Magee
Als Rooke
Harbison
Hatton
St Louis
Muie
Biogs
Killed at War Play Ends in Gun Discharge Tragedy
A wartime production at Grand Rapids is halted after a cannon misfire during Santiago gico causing fatal injuries to Harry Lewis aged forty. The accident sparked crowd unrest as laborists and locals reacted to the incident and ensuing chaos.
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Grand Papds Miei
Harry Lewis
Santiago Gico
Grand Rapida Battalion
Wiligan National Guard
Lewis
Loutaville
Cara
Tim Ar
Fifteen Injured in Swings At Atlantic City Amusement Ride
A chaotic scene at a seaside amusement park left fifteen injured when swings malfunctioned. Witnesses report tumbles and broken restraints as responders rushed to aid victims. Authorities opened an investigation into ride maintenance and safety procedures.
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Boardwalk Amusement
Atlantic City
Balloon Fire Almost Kills Daredevil at Midway Park
Mindietown reports a young woman attempted a balloon ascent at Midway Park mimicking a prior dare. The balloon caught fire at 300 feet, hot air escaped, she plunged toward trees but landed in thick foliage and was rescued with only scratches.
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Washington Post
Mindietown
Afyrtle Ryadike
Midway Park
Mira Maggie Dalley
Misa Byadike
Unclear OCR fragment hints at sports or report
Fragmentary text mentions regular reporting and a list of numbers. Readable words are sparse and no clear events, names, or dates emerge to form a coherent summary.
Lewis Brown Seeks Divorce in Society Row
Special to The Washington Fort Lexington KF Sept 2 There have been rumors of the separation of Mrs Margaret Johnson Brown daughter of Claude M Johnson of London England from her husband Lewis F Brown of this city Today it was revealed Brown filed suit as she met him in June charging abandonment A letter from Mrs Brown in New York to her husband saying she is tired of him and has abandoned him for good was offered as evidence Brown and his wife were leaders in society here Their elopement to Baltimore occurred while her father ran the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington They later lived in London where Brown briefly worked before returning with his mother in law but Mrs Brown did not accompany them.
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Lexington
Margaret Johnson Brown
Claude M. Johnson
London
England
Lewis F Brown
Brown
Mom Brown
New York
Lew Brown
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Washington
Baltimore
Johnson
Ir Law
Denver Man Killed in Automobilia Race
In Denver on September 2, wealthy resident G B Felker died in an Automobilia race near the twentieth lap when a tire failed on car three. The machine tore the fence and hurled Felker into a post. The Be mic evuarance race had seven entries with three finishers. George Maxwell won, Paul Toban second, and Charles Brinker third.
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Devier
George Maxwell
Paul Toban
Charles Brinker
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